- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, MS
Oxford Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280345001588
👥 S:T ratio 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Early Childhood Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280345001588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Oxford Early Childhood Center grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+21.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 280345001588 · Oxford, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 19.8:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (1,335 students)
Oxford Early Childhood Center grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+21.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oxford Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
1,335 students
- Bramlett Eleme
Bramlett Elementary School
715 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
709 students
- Della Davidson
Della Davidson Elementary
704 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
667 students
- This school 277
Oxford Early Childhood Center
277 students
What this shows Oxford Early Childhood Center reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford Early Childhood Center compares
Oxford Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 42% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 98% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Oxford Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
District finance for Oxford School District reports $12,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxford Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Della Davidson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Oxford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxford Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Oxford Early Childhood Center?
Oxford Early Childhood Center has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, MS. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Early Childhood Center is 19.8:1, which is 49% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Early Childhood Center?
46.5% of students at Oxford Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Early Childhood Center is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Early Childhood Center?
Oxford Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oxford Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Oxford School District?
Besides Oxford Early Childhood Center, Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students), Bramlett Elementary School (715 students), and Central Elementary (709 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.